A new Right of Way has recently been added to the Definitive Map. This path (Todmorden 216) runs from Pudsey Road, in Cornholme, up towards Obadiah Wood and from there along the field edge towards to a covered reservoir on Shore New Road/Pudding Lane. (see Map).
There were four people working today (David, Frank H, Mick and Kasher). We were tasked with widening the path and installing more 4.8 m lengths of revetment at the far end of the route which contours gracefully around the hillside above Cornholme.
More sections of revetment will be needed and we will then retrace our steps to see if any other sections require further widening or strengthening of edges. Hopefully, these tasks can be tackled over the next couple of weeks.
It was good to see some walkers along this route today on what is becoming a safer path for young and old alike!
Many thanks to the resident on Pudsey Road who has kindly allowed use of his yard for timber storage.
This work has been funded by Active Calderdale. Many thanks.
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| 1. Map: Location of new PRoW recently added to the Definitive map. |
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| 2. Work begins: Frank H cutting out the groove for the first piece of revetment of the day. |
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| 3. First section installed: David now on path widening |
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| 4. Second section in place: Mick in action - "Drill, baby drill!" |
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| 5 The final section for today: digging it in to ensure it abuts to the previous revetment board. |
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| 6. The long view: The new path is beginning to take shape . . . but as a reminder of its original state, we have . . . |
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| 7 Original state: narrow, sloping, fragmented and worse in reality than the picture suggests! |
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| 8. End of the day: Equipment back to the vehicles - the carry is getting further and further! |
